Elaria
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly meaning "radiant" or "light".
Name Census estimates that about 220 living Americans carry the first name Elaria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elaria today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elaria births was 2024 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elaria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Elaria with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
220
~ 1 in 1,557,974 Americans
Peak year
2024
22 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,652
Tracked since 2002
Census
Elaria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 245 people with the first name Elaria, which placed it at #33,672 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#33,672
National first-name rank
People counted
245
245 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
63.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Elaria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Elaria is White at 63.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Elaria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Elaria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White63.7% · 156
- Hispanic or Latino26.1% · 64
- Two or more races4.5% · 11
- Black or African American4.1% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 4
Popularity
Elaria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elaria from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 99 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elaria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elaria
The given name Elaria is a relatively uncommon moniker that traces its origins back to the ancient Hellenic civilization. It is believed to be a variant of the Greek name Elara, which itself is derived from the word "Helara," meaning "bright one" or "radiant." This etymology suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals with a luminous or radiant demeanor.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Elaria can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek historian Herodotus, who documented the existence of an Elarian tribe residing in the coastal regions of modern-day Turkey during the 5th century BCE. This tribe was known for its skilled shipbuilders and seafarers, indicating that the name may have held a particular significance within maritime communities.
Throughout the centuries, the name Elaria has appeared sporadically in various historical records and literary works. One noteworthy mention is found in the epic poem "The Iliad" by Homer, where a character named Elaria is described as a skilled healer and herbalist. This association with healing arts and natural remedies may have contributed to the name's enduring appeal.
As the Hellenic culture spread across the Mediterranean, the name Elaria likely traveled with it, finding its way into the annals of other ancient civilizations. In the 3rd century BCE, a renowned Carthaginian philosopher and mathematician named Elaria Ben Hasdrubal made significant contributions to the field of geometry, further cementing the name's place in history.
During the Middle Ages, the name Elaria resurfaced in various parts of Europe, often appearing in monastic records and chronicles. One particularly notable figure was Elaria of Bamberg, a 12th-century Benedictine abbess renowned for her piety and leadership within the monastic community.
In the Renaissance period, the name Elaria gained renewed popularity, especially among the artistic and intellectual circles of Italy. Elaria Sirani, a celebrated 17th-century Italian painter, is considered one of the most accomplished female artists of the Baroque era, renowned for her exquisite portraiture and her role in promoting the education of women in the arts.
As the centuries progressed, the name Elaria continued to appear in various regions and contexts. In the 19th century, Elaria Pauline Weiss, a German-American composer and pianist, made significant contributions to the classical music scene, her compositions earning critical acclaim and recognition.
While the name Elaria may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical tapestry and enduring associations with radiance, healing, and artistic expression have ensured its place as a captivating and meaningful moniker, carrying the echoes of ancient civilizations and remarkable individuals throughout the ages.
People
Elaria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elaria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 220 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elaria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,557,974 US residents.
Is Elaria a common name?
We classify Elaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 222 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Elaria was 2024, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elaria is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Elaria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 245 people with the name Elaria, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #33,672 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Elaria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Elaria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Elaria leans strongly female. 240 people counted with this name were female (98.0%), compared with 5 male bearers (2.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Elaria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Elaria is White at 63.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Elaria most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Elaria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.7% (156 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elaria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elaria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elaria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Elaria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elaria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elaria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Elaria?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.